Posted on November 3, 2025
Delray Beach is moving forward with a major beach nourishment project to strengthen its shoreline and improve coastal resilience. The effort, led in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, aims to restore and protect the city’s beachfront. Work is expected to begin in December, according to the city’s official website.
Backing for the multi-million-dollar initiative flows from several coffers, with contributions from Uncle Sam, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Palm Beach County, and not to be left out Delray Beach itself the city’s betting big on the benefits this replenishment will bring—not just patching up what’s been lost to erosion, but laying down the groundwork for an uptick in tourism, greenlighting new public recreation spots, and all while serving up a defense against future storms and the climbing tides associated with sea-level rise; the official announcement pegs early 2026 for project completion, and when the dust settles, the shoreline’s expected to stand stronger and more welcoming than ever.
As explained on Delray Beach’s official communications, the fiscal muscle behind this sizable undertaking is partly pumped by the Fiscal 2025 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, signaling a unity of purpose across various levels of governance. The city’s manager, Terrence Moore, told his constituents point-blank that joining forces in this manner encapsulates Delray Beach’s determination to guard its coastline, asserting, “Delray Beach is proud to be taking this important step toward protecting our coastline and ensuring the future vitality of our community.”
As work progresses, other coastal communities facing similar threats will be watching closely for lessons in long-term shoreline resilience. “This project reflects the strength of our partnerships at every level of government and our shared commitment to a resilient Delray Beach,” City Manager Terrence Moore conveyed with optimism of a shoreline that he hopes will endure the test of nature and time, as mentioned on the city’s website.
